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This bill establishes a framework for the recognition and registration of professional employer organizations (PEOs) operating in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Defining terms related to PEOs, such as "client," "covered employee," and "professional employer agreement." 2. Requiring PEOs to register with the Department of Labor Standards, providing information about the PEO's ownership, management, and financial condition. 3. Outlining the rights, duties, and responsibilities of PEOs, clients, and covered employees in a PEO relationship, including requirements for professional employer agreements. 4. Addressing tax credits, economic incentives, and certifications related to clients who use PEO services. 5. Establishing financial capacity requirements for PEOs, such as maintaining positive working capital and a surety bond. 6. Specifying requirements for the provision of employee benefits, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. 7. Authorizing the Department of Labor Standards to investigate and take disciplinary action against PEOs for violations of the law. The bill also provides a transition period for existing PEOs to complete the initial registration process and directs the Office of the Attorney General to promulgate regulations to effectuate the purposes of the act.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3805